The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday its intention to remove oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, from the market, according to CBS ...
Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn’t mean it’s always safe. Here’s how you should really be using ...
The U.S. public, forever hopeful of finding a cure for the common cold, was eagerly buying newfangled pills last week. The drugs, heretofore available only on a doctor's prescription, were ...
Tylenol or Advil? Can I use a kitchen teaspoon to measure medicine? A local pharmacist gives important answers as flu and cold season gets underway.
Dr Mim paid a visit to a branch of the CVS pharmaceutical chain and couldn't believe what was available to purchase without a ...
A new study suggested that two plant-based over-the-counter supplements could improve brain function in older adults.
Some over-the-counter medications can be used to treat symptoms of the common cold. But not all of them are effective.
Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new ...
BBC Morning Live's Dr Xand Van Tulleken has warned some people should stop taking common cold medications. Many people turn ...
Older adults are the most common users of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The use of OTC medications may mask underlying symptoms of a more serious disease process. Physicians must review ...
Luckily, some of the best medications to help with your gout pain are available over-the-counter, and these are known as ...